Lancer OZ or not?
I leased a Corolla in 2000, and the new Corollas do have more HP, but they are as heavy as a f'n garbage truck, so there goes that idea. When I bought my Lancer in '02 I was well aware that other imports had more HP and was expecting to get my *** handed to me at every red light, but that simply has not been the case at all. (Can't explain it) All I know is I have had my share of runs from stop, and I have jumped out in front and held on much more often than I have gotten burned. I know some of the onus is on the driver and Lancers can't compete with Mustang 5.0s, Supras, and the like, but sh*t, getting slammed by Neons, Civics, Corollas, etc on a regular basis simply has not been the case here. Not at all.
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Originally posted by CoronaLancer
I leased a Corolla in 2000, and the new Corollas do have more HP, but they are as heavy as a f'n garbage truck, so there goes that idea. When I bought my Lancer in '02 I was well aware that other imports had more HP and was expecting to get my *** handed to me at every red light, but that simply has not been the case at all. (Can't explain it) All I know is I have had my share of runs from stop, and I have jumped out in front and held on much more often than I have gotten burned. I know some of the onus is on the driver and Lancers can't compete with Mustang 5.0s, Supras, and the like, but sh*t, getting slammed by Neons, Civics, Corollas, etc on a regular basis simply has not been the case here. Not at all.
I leased a Corolla in 2000, and the new Corollas do have more HP, but they are as heavy as a f'n garbage truck, so there goes that idea. When I bought my Lancer in '02 I was well aware that other imports had more HP and was expecting to get my *** handed to me at every red light, but that simply has not been the case at all. (Can't explain it) All I know is I have had my share of runs from stop, and I have jumped out in front and held on much more often than I have gotten burned. I know some of the onus is on the driver and Lancers can't compete with Mustang 5.0s, Supras, and the like, but sh*t, getting slammed by Neons, Civics, Corollas, etc on a regular basis simply has not been the case here. Not at all.
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Originally posted by IUP200
20000 miles here, not a single problem here (Just a few paint issues)...the car runs great, you will love it, it's a great liitle cheep car. yea it's not that fast, but it can be........and a corolla is nice, but I've driven them...slower than the lancer...and as to the Turbo Neon.......all I need to say...your still driving a NEON man...I sell cars, and every time we see A
neon pull into the lot we all say "there a Buyer":
20000 miles here, not a single problem here (Just a few paint issues)...the car runs great, you will love it, it's a great liitle cheep car. yea it's not that fast, but it can be........and a corolla is nice, but I've driven them...slower than the lancer...and as to the Turbo Neon.......all I need to say...your still driving a NEON man...I sell cars, and every time we see A
neon pull into the lot we all say "there a Buyer":
If I want to buy a under $16000 car, the main concern is equipment, reliability, and fuel economics, certainly not about power or body kits and OZ stuff. That’s why I say Lancer Oz is just lame. It got the fast look of Lan Evo (sort of) but not as good as corolla in just about everything which I concerned.
For close to 20k of money, Neon SRT certainly is no joke for its bang for the buck performence. It's fast, agile, brakes well and I say it even looks pretty bad *** in real person. The interior is average but its performence is wayyyyyyy ahead any cars in this catagory (even the upcomming Civic Type R). If you dump 5k of money in Lan Oz, I'll bet you Neon SRT still a lot faster in just about everyway. That's why SCC and many magazine gives Neon SRT such high score.
If I only got 20k and don't want a boring camery or accord, I go for Neon SRT. That's right buddy, I'll still be driving Neon, and you can laugh at my Neon 5 miles behind me.
Originally posted by CoronaLancer
When I bought my Lancer in '02 I was well aware that other imports had more HP and was expecting to get my *** handed to me at every red light, but that simply has not been the case at all. (Can't explain it) All I know is I have had my share of runs from stop, and I have jumped out in front and held on much more often than I have gotten burned. I know some of the onus is on the driver and Lancers can't compete with Mustang 5.0s, Supras, and the like, but sh*t, getting slammed by Neons, Civics, Corollas, etc on a regular basis simply has not been the case here. Not at all.
When I bought my Lancer in '02 I was well aware that other imports had more HP and was expecting to get my *** handed to me at every red light, but that simply has not been the case at all. (Can't explain it) All I know is I have had my share of runs from stop, and I have jumped out in front and held on much more often than I have gotten burned. I know some of the onus is on the driver and Lancers can't compete with Mustang 5.0s, Supras, and the like, but sh*t, getting slammed by Neons, Civics, Corollas, etc on a regular basis simply has not been the case here. Not at all.
PS. If I hurt you guys feelings I am sorry, but I am just providing another point of view for our new car buyer.
-Bryan
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Originally posted by Diuney888
No offence, but comparing speed between corolla and lancer is like racing cows, what’s the point?
If I want to buy a under $16000 car, the main concern is equipment, reliability, and fuel economics, certainly not about power or body kits and OZ stuff. That’s why I say Lancer Oz is just lame. It got the fast look of Lan Evo (sort of) but not as good as corolla in just about everything which I concerned.
For close to 20k of money, Neon SRT certainly is no joke for its bang for the buck performence. It's fast, agile, brakes well and I say it even looks pretty bad *** in real person. The interior is average but its performence is wayyyyyyy ahead any cars in this catagory (even the upcomming Civic Type R). If you dump 5k of money in Lan Oz, I'll bet you Neon SRT still a lot faster in just about everyway. That's why SCC and many magazine gives Neon SRT such high score.
If I only got 20k and don't want a boring camery or accord, I go for Neon SRT. That's right buddy, I'll still be driving Neon, and you can laugh at my Neon 5 miles behind me.
Why any jet plane wonna race a propeller plane?
PS. If I hurt you guys feelings I am sorry, but I am just providing another point of view for our new car buyer.
-Bryan
No offence, but comparing speed between corolla and lancer is like racing cows, what’s the point?
If I want to buy a under $16000 car, the main concern is equipment, reliability, and fuel economics, certainly not about power or body kits and OZ stuff. That’s why I say Lancer Oz is just lame. It got the fast look of Lan Evo (sort of) but not as good as corolla in just about everything which I concerned.
For close to 20k of money, Neon SRT certainly is no joke for its bang for the buck performence. It's fast, agile, brakes well and I say it even looks pretty bad *** in real person. The interior is average but its performence is wayyyyyyy ahead any cars in this catagory (even the upcomming Civic Type R). If you dump 5k of money in Lan Oz, I'll bet you Neon SRT still a lot faster in just about everyway. That's why SCC and many magazine gives Neon SRT such high score.
If I only got 20k and don't want a boring camery or accord, I go for Neon SRT. That's right buddy, I'll still be driving Neon, and you can laugh at my Neon 5 miles behind me.
Why any jet plane wonna race a propeller plane?
PS. If I hurt you guys feelings I am sorry, but I am just providing another point of view for our new car buyer.
-Bryan
but seriously I know it's a good car, but if you only have 16K, the lancer is a nice little everyday car.
PS. no feeling hurt here, other points of view are good,
and If I were to go buy a new car today, I'd buy the New mazda speed protge...I've driven it, and it was FUN
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Originally posted by IUP200
I have no doubts that the New Neon is Fast, but it's a NEON.......the joke I've always made are the only cool neons I've ever seen are the one that use to glow under my car.
I have no doubts that the New Neon is Fast, but it's a NEON.......the joke I've always made are the only cool neons I've ever seen are the one that use to glow under my car.
Originally posted by IUP200
but seriously I know it's a good car, but if you only have 16K, the lancer is a nice little everyday car.
but seriously I know it's a good car, but if you only have 16K, the lancer is a nice little everyday car.
Originally posted by IUP200
and If I were to go buy a new car today, I'd buy the New mazda speed protge...I've driven it, and it was FUN
and If I were to go buy a new car today, I'd buy the New mazda speed protge...I've driven it, and it was FUN
-Bryan
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see the word NEON still bothers me, and I'm not trying to bash you in any way, thats just the way I feel...not to mention that I personally would never buy an american car...not because the way they run, but american cars do not hold there value very well, I sell cars for a living, and every time you see a 3 or 4 year old american car, it's worth alot less than an import of the same age (that started at the same price)....I'm sure the NEON is a great car, I just would not buy one, I get a new car every 3 or 4 years, and I want some thing that is going to hold it's value. and simply put american cars do not
and as to a lancar being a nicer ride then a corolla...well thats a personal choice.. a lancer is faster than a corolla, but a corolla comes with more options and equipment....at any point a $16,000 car is a $16,000........just buy what ever you can see your self in every day for the next few years.....
but I give my little lancer OZ the
and as to a lancar being a nicer ride then a corolla...well thats a personal choice.. a lancer is faster than a corolla, but a corolla comes with more options and equipment....at any point a $16,000 car is a $16,000........just buy what ever you can see your self in every day for the next few years.....
but I give my little lancer OZ the
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